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SH03 ZPD

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

209,876 mi
Last recorded209,876 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 ZPD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 209,876 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 209,670 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 209,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 209,354 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 208,519 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 208,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 207,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroding badly

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroding badly

oil leak

rear suspension mounts/tow bar mounts heavly corroded

spare wheel carrier corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2019 207,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroding badly

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroding badly

oil leak

rear suspension mounts/tow bar mounts heavly corroded

spare wheel carrier corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2018 207,745 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear brake readings low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 207,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear brake readings low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 207,745 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 207,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 207,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 207,745 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 207,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes binding slightly after parkbrake operated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 206,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake Backplate In Poor Condition Due To Corrosion.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 206,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake Backplate In Poor Condition Due To Corrosion.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 196,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 190,838 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Washer Jets Are Weak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 190,836 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Washer Jets Are Weak

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 178,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 178,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 159,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 159,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 131,489 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 131,431 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 99,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,252 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,868 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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SH03 ZPD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH03 ZPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SH03 ZPD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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